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City of Ithaca, F. Y.
Regular , eeting 4: 30 P. Ja_ivary 23, 1942
PRESZYT
Mayor - Coafort
Chairman - oa,.t i 11 on, presiding
Oa=issioners - Geherin, Hopper, Tre ian
Professor T. T . :7:ac'-�esey
Acting City Engr.-Suit. of PiOlic Tor'—,%a - Cass
Bldg. Caaaissioaer - Thor:ae
Clerk - .Snri.ager
: IidUTEs ;mutes of the nreeedial� -zee�tim -ere dutiy approved.
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Ai JAL REPO:,T Chai r aan "opt i ll0-1 -ore sent e d the f of l of ri gig report
of the activities of the P1an:a.i�Zg ^o: : ission for the year 1941:
UOITY Or ITIM-11, T. Y.
The Planning Cow.:ission
Ja-auLq.ry 23, 1942
To
The 1:aycr and Cmrion Council
of the City of Ithaca, '7. Y.
Dear Sire:
The Pla'..^.Ang Co:itission su'o::its the following re,>ert for the
year 1941.
Juria the year the attention of the Ca:iissioa "as directed
primarily to the study of the Zoaiag Crdina::ice. The results of thi8
work - «:'levised Zoning Ordinance, Te--native Draft, i-icluding changes
suggested by the Planning Co-.naissioall was submitted to the Deoe:nber
eetia; of the Gouzcil. The Coa_zissior recQ:i:aends such review of
this docnient and of the Zoae which the Caaaission is now
studyinand v-ill shortly sub-nit to the Cona.cil, that, during the
,;ear .1942, a revised Zonia>'g Ordi_iaace and : .an be enacted i_zto law.
Little routine business cane before the Cca' issia.a during the
year.
Last by the Corariission, acting upon a recuest gnat the zone
in a nortio_a. of South - .eadow Street be changed from residential to
ca:l::iercial, reco-wrae-lded that it be not cha:aged and ia the same -lonth
ratified a revision of lot sub-division on Elon't Place, rest Fill.
Duri;a the su-i-ner, : .r. J. -7• Sishon, renresen. ti-1; the Board of
Public or'ts o7i the Pla-lning Co-riission, resigned frog the Board.
The - :embers of the 11a:y.aing Co-i-::ission rish to state their si icere
anr)reciatio:a of -:r. Bishonle able contribution to the vork of the
ro-i iissioa dvring his several years of service.
In the a.utirin, the Co-q--_iissio-a was fortu:,Iate i:n the a-)Pointment
of ':r. Roy t. Harmer as a .leoiber of the Coamission re-oresenting the
Board of Public 1i'orks.
Res'nectfully submitted
The Pla.ining Ocryiission
by 'Tu2:ene D. :c-ztillon
Chai"a1"
3v Co a .issioner Tre awi, seconded by Co---xnissioner Geherin:
Resolved, that the re'nort be a-,)--)roved and submitted to the
Commoa Cou:.a,cil as the &-yaual re-nort of the Planning Co-a fission.
Carried'.
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Planning Co-::i ission --2- January 23, 1942
1o,42 Chairnan : :ontillca called attention to the fact
Eat it is the custo::i at the first Meeting of the year to elect
a chair--AzaA for the ensuing year.
3y Co i,.-Assioner bio-oner, seconded by Co-:wiissioner Tre-pan:
Resolved, that the Secretary be directed to cast one Ballot
for Co-1ninsioner :.ontillo�1 fcr Chair---a.n. Carried.
The ballot 'being cast, :r. '%o ntillon rae declared duly elected
Chairian for the year 1942.
Commissioner Perry entered the Coumcil cha•lber at this time.
ORGA sl ATIOZ CF "`OR" FOR 1942 ^hairman ':;ontillon an:zounced that
Prof. T. I. :: .ac esey has si-zdly consented to attend this meeting to
help i.�l nla.-_zing the start of the study' of zoning.
Prof. ::a.cl.-esey le su aestio:as z-axe of rent be:Zefit in the
organi zat i ai of the cork, and upon his advice the Board agreed to
devote the next -Iieeting to the study of the pattern of the City as
a whole before detail study of zones is started, after which it was
agreed that the Chair•,ian should deli-nate for each meeting a section
of the City to be c*nsidered, and Notify the Co nissioners in ad-
vance of the meeting in order that they be given time to study the
section.
On motion the meeting ras adjourned to 4:30 P. 7.. Friday,
February 27, 1942•
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Secretary
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PLA-hl'-I dG COP2,1S6ION PROC.iLEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 P. 14. February 27, 1942
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. ayor - Comfort
Chairman - Lontillon
F Clerk - Springer
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Due to lack of quorum the meeting was adjourned to
4:30 t .i: r'rida march 27 1942
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PLANNING COI;�yiISSION PROCZEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Leeting 4:30 P. M. March 271V 1942
PR.;6,&NT j
Mayor - Comfort
C#airman - Montillon
Commissioners - Treman, Geherin, Perry, Hopper
Acting City Fngr.-Supt. of Public Works - Cass
Clerk - Springer
MINUTES minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
PLANNING BOARD LIT: RATURF Chairman Montillon reported that he has
requestea Me State PlaiMing Commission to forward to each member
of this Board a copy of the pamphlet on local planning and zoning
procedure written by Harold M. Lewis, Consultant,
Ywt BZR4hIP - N.Y.S. F.,�r;D.ERATION PLANA;ING BOARDS A letter from the
Viae-President of the M.S. Federation o Official Planning Boards
was presented inviting the local Planning Co�ar-ission to renew its
membership in the Federation for the year 1942.
`1'he Commissioners expressed the opinion that the publication
E issued by the Federation provides considerable material of use to
this Board and it was moved
By Cori:missioner hopper, seconded by Commissioner Geherin:
Resolved, that the Common Council be requested to approYe the
bill for ,14,10.00 for the membership. Carried.
UTITIT.ION FOR ZONA; CHANGE - W. SAN CA STR;"T The Clerk reported that
a petition signed by R persons representing.more than 50/o of the
property owners within a 300 foot radius of premises known as 402 r4.
Seneca Street and 202 N. Plain Street, requesting a chane of zoning
from B Residential -to Commercial, was presented to the gommon Council
who referred the petition to the Planning Commissioner for study and
recommendation,
The Commissionersconsidered the petition and agreed that since
the south side of Vv. Seneca Street is-now in the commercial zone,
that the entire section from Leadow Street to the present Commercial
zone near Cayu a Street should be made Ccmmercial.
By Commissioner Treman, seconded by Commissioner Perry:
Resolved, that this Planning Commission recommend to the
Comion Council that the area on the north side of W. Seneca Street
running from :I.eadow Street or, the west to the existing Commercial
zone on the east near Cayuga Street, be changed to Commercial zone,
such area beim; bounded on the north between 11eadow and Geneva
Streets by a line c half way between beneca and Buffalo otreets�
and east of Geneva street by the existing north property lines,,,of
the premises fronting on the north side of 16. Seneca Street.
Carried.
ZO2dJ; I-;AP Chairman Kontillon stated t:zat while the Zone K-ap was
the ite of immediate consideration, he felt that long range planninE
should be considered with the zone study.
Wayor Comfort expressed the opinion that there is a need for
a Planning Co-trAssion in the City and he pledged his full cooperatio.
Among sug; ested activities for the Commission he mentioned the
need of the enlargement of the airport and the possible revision, of
the rules governing the acceptance by the City of subdivisions.
STUDY - GOND; MAP The Chairman agreed to notify the members of
trie section or the City to be considered prior to the next meeting,
On motion the meeting was adjourned to Friday, April 24, 1.942
at 4;30
F. H. pringez�
City Clerk
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PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 P. 141. April 24, 1942
PRESENT
Mayor - Comfort
Chairman Montillon
Commissioners - Geherin, Perry, Treman
Acting Engineer-Supt, of Public Works - Cass
Deputy City Clerk - Blean
MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
AIRPORT Discussion centered around the possibility of enlarging
and n improving the airport. Mayor Comfort commented on his efforts
to obtain federal aid in this respect while Mr. Cass visioned the
extension of the airport to the north for about 1000v into the lake
if funds could be secured for dredging as a flood control project.
By Commissioner Treman, seconded by Commissioner Perry:
Resolved, that the Chairman be authorizedtoconfer with the
Mayor and Chairman of the Buildings & Grounds Oommittee of the Board
of Public Works to ascertain by what means the Planning Commission
can serve best in the future developement of the airport.
Carried.
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Commissioner Treman, seconded by Commissioner Geherin;
Resolved, that the Planning Commission recommend to the Common
Council that the east side of the block bounded by Marshall, Farm,
Cayuga and Utica Streets extending to a line running along the rear
of the Cayuga Street lots be changed from a "B" to an "A" residence
district; and further that the block bounded by Utica Marshall,
Tioga and Farm Streets be changed from a "B" to an "A residence
district, Carried.
By Commissioner Treman, seconded by Commissioner Perry:
Resolved, that the Planning Commission recommend to the Common
Council that the present "B" district on the east side of Linn Street
between University Avenue and Marshall Street and that the present
"B" district on the west side of Linn Street between King and Yates
Streets be changed to "A" residence districts;and further that
the area bounded by Lincoln, Linn and Queen Streets and a line about
1131 east of Aurora Street which is a commercial district at
present$ be changed to an residence district. Carried,
By Commissioner Treman, seconded by* Commissioner Geherin:
Resolved, that the Planning Commission recommend to the Common
Council that the south side of E. State Street from Schuyler Place
extended on the west to Quarry Street on the east and Six Mile Creek
on the south be changed from an "A" to a "B" residence district.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call
of the Chairman, not later than June 5, 1942,
Geo. A. Blean
Deputy City Clerk
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PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 P. M. June 5, 1942
PRESENT
Chairman - Montillon
Commissioners Geherin, Hopper
Clerk - Springer
Due to lack of quorum the meeting was adjourned to the
call of the Chairman.
F. H Springer
City Clerk
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PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 2:00 P. M. October 29, 1942
PRESENT
Chairman - Montillon
Commissioners - Geherin, Perry, Hopper, Mitchell
Zoning Officer - Thorne
Clerk - Springer
MINUTES Minutes of the meeting held April 24, 1942 were duly
approved.
ZONE CHANGE - W. SENECA STREET The Clerk reported that the Common
Councll held a gub is eating on May 6, 1942 on the proposed change '
in zoning from 'B" residential to commercial of the north side of
W. Seneca Street from Meadow Street on the west to the existing
commercial zone on the east near Cayuga Street.
He further reported that a petition signed by 12 residents of
the district was presented requesting the Council to refrain from
making the change and after hearing persons who were present, the
Council referred the matter back to the Planning Commission for
further study and recommendation.
After discussion, Chairman 11ontillon appointed Commissioners
Perry and Hopper, and Acting City Engineer Cass a committee to
study the section and report at the next meeting.
PIeANNING POST-WAR WORK The Chairman reported receipt of a communica-
tion from the ommiss over of the State Division of Planning calling
attention to the importance of planning at this time for post-War
work.
The letter stated that the State Planning Commission has
recommended a program whereby the State will participate with
municipalities on a 50-50 basis in the work.
The Chairman was authorized to inform the State Commission that
this Board favorscooperation with the State Department and is cooper-
ating with the Board of Public Works on plans for post-Viar work
and that a report of actual progress will be submitted at a later
date.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS NEXT MEETIATG
By Commissioner Perry, seconded by Commissioner TAitchell:
resolved, that the special order of -business at the next meeting
be the resumption of work on the zoning map and a, review of work
already accomplished. Carried.
MEETING DATES The Commissioners agreed that in order to expedite
the woorr on the zoning map, meetings should be held twice each
month, and it was agreed that meetings should be of not to exceed
one hour duration beginning at 2:00 P.M. , and the following dates
were agreed upon for meetings during November and Decembers
November 5 - 19, December 3 - 17.
On motion the meeting was adjourned to 2:00 P. M. Thursday,
November 53, 1942.
F. H. b ringer
City Clerk
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PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 2;00 P. M. November 5, 1942
PRESENT
Mayor - Comfort
Chairman - Montillon
Commissioners « Hopper, Mitchell, Geherin
Zoning Officer - Thorne
Acting City Engr.-Supt. of Public Works - Cass
Clerk - Springer
MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
F - 'RAL HOME - 125 W. GREEN STREET A petition signed by John F.
Bangs was presented request ng the Council and/or the Planning
Commission to clarify the zoning laws in regard to the establish-
ment of a funeral home, or grant permission to establish such a
business in the address shown above.
Attorney Adams appeared for Mr. Bangs and stated that the
zoning ordinance is not clelar in regard to such regulations, and
that the block in question is divided into "A" and "B" residential
and commercial districts.
The Clerk reported that the petition was presented to the
Common Council at a meeting held November 4th and that the Council
referred the matter to the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
After discussion the Commissioners agreed that nothing in the
zoning ordinance prohibits the establishment of a funeral home in
that district and it was moved,
By Commissioner Geherin, seconded by Commissioner Mitchell:
Whereas, this Board finds no prohibition against the establish-
ment of a funeral home in a "B" residential district.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that this Board recommend to the
Common Council that permission be granted Mr. Bangs to establish
a funeral home as requested. Unanimously Carried.
ZONE CHANGE - W. SENECA STREET Acting City Engineer Cass reporting
r for the Gonimittee appointed at the meeting held October 29, 1942,
stated that the section on the north side of W. Seneca Street be-
tween Meadow Street and the existing commercial zone near Cayuga.
Street consists mainly of residences and apartments and that only
F three non-conforming uses exist in the section and that the present
_ PSB" classification seems proper.
Commissioner Hopper expressed the opinion, to which the
Commissioners present and Commissioner Perry who was contacted by
phone, that . the two blocks from Meadow Street on the west to Plain
. Street on the east should be changed from "B" residential to
commercial, and it was moved,
By Commissioner Mitchell, seconded by Commissioner. Geherin:
Resolved, that the report of the Committee be accepted, and
Be It Further Resolved, that this Board recommend to the
Common Council that the area on the north side of tib. Seneca Street
running from Meadow Street on the west to Plain Street on the east,
be changed from "B" residential to commercial zone, such area being
bounded .on the north by a line one-half way between Seneca and
Buffalo Streets. Carried,
ZONE STUDY The Commissioners reviewed the changes already agreed
upon in-zoning and Zoning Officer Thorne agreed to present an idea
for zoning at the next meeting of the Board.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 2:00 P. M. November 19, 1942
PRESENT
Chairman - Montillon
Commissioners - Dillon, Geherin, Hopper, Mitchell
Zoning Officer Thorne
Acting- City Engr.-Supt. of Public Works - Cass
City Clerk- Springer
MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
ZONE MAP Zoning Officer Thorne presented a new idea of zoning which-
w771d which-
w77provide for "A", `cB't and. "GA resido.ntial districts and the
Zone Map which has been partially completed, indicated his idea of
the proper boundaries of these zones as well as the revision of the
present business and industrial zones.
Mr. Thorne explained that due to the limited time since the
last meeting, the map was not completes but after extensive question-
ing, the Commissioners were convinced that the idea was good and
presented an opportunity to modernize and simplify the administration
of the zoning ordinance, and it was moved
By Commissioner Mitchell, seconded by Commissioner Hopper:
Resolved, that Mr. Thorne be thanked for his efforts in prepar-
ing the map and requested to complete the study and present the
completed map with recommendations at the next meeting of the
Commission. Unanimously Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call
of the Chairman.
F. H. pringer
City Clerk
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PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 4;30 P. M. December 18,, 1942
iFESENT
Chairman - Montillon
' omnissioners - Treman, Dillon, Perry, Hopper, Mitchell
Acting City Engr.MSupt. of Public Works » Cass
Bldg, Commissioner - Thorne
Clepk - Springer
MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
70NING ORDINANCE AND MAP Bldg. Commissioner Thorne presented
copies of a drafE o a proposed ordinance and a zoning map indicat-
ing his ideas for zone classification.
He explained that his ideas are not new and have been worked
out over a considerable period of time .
After questioning Mr. Thorne on many points in the ordinance,
the Commissioners were agreed that with minor additions it pre-
sented an up to date zoning ordinance, and it was moved
By Commissioner Treman, seconded by Commissioner Mitchell,
Resolved, that the Bldg. Commissioner be requested to confer
with City Attorney Powers on the ordinance and map and report at
the next meeting of the Board, and
Be It Further Resolved, that the Commissioners study the draft
of the ordinance and be prepared to offer suggestions at the next
meeting. Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call
of the Chairman,
F. H Springer
Ci y Clerk
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